WTF Sunderland Podcast

Sum that one up eh? Because we don't really want to. An embarrassment of a result against Port Vale seems Sunderland exit the FA Cup just as it was getting exciting. Dave is joined by Ross and Ian to go over one of the darkest days in our modern history, so that you don't have to. Sigh, and more sigh. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSun...

Two games from Wembley, the FA Cup is becoming a realistic aim for Sunderland as we approach a banana skin away tie with Port Vale in the fifth round. One of the lowest ranked sides left in the competition, they currently prop up the EFL League One table - but do they feel a giant killing in their bones? Or is the league still the priority as they look to clamber to safety in the final months of t...

A gritty, resolute display ensured the Lads picked up their first away win since October, as RLB's men became only the second side in the last three seasons to win an away game under the light at Elland Road. It was exceptionally pleasing win too, with Sunderland missing several key performers. Dave, Soph, Ian, and Ross get stuck into all the talking points from a big win in Yorkshire. Enjoyed the...

The Lads are back on the road again as we head to Leeds United to face a tough challenge at Elland Road. Much like ourselves, Daniel Farke's side have defied their pre-season critics and look on course to keep themselves in the division thanks to a remarkable run victories in late night home games. But can we disrupt the run? To let us know, we are joined the always excellent Scott Worrall from Th...

An improved performance on the south coast was marred by a horrific refereeing display as Sunderland drew 1-1 against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Have the lads calmed down, or is red all they see after that Jarrett Gillett display? To go through all the talking points from today's game, Alex is joined by Pete and Brad. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - o...

The Lads are in search of their first win in four as they make the long old trek to the south coast to face and in-form Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. With the points total looking okay, Europe had become a real possibility, but recent results have us looking anxiously over our shoulder as we await a much-needed three points. Can we get them this weekend? To let us know what to expect from t...

Sunderland suffered perhaps their toughest defeat of the season as Fulham become the first side to do the double on us at the SOL. Injuries, underperformance and referees all played a huge part, and Dave, Alex, Pete and Soph all join to dig through the goddamn mess. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subs...

The Lads return to Wearside this weekend as we face a clash with Fulham at the Stadium of Light. Back-to-back league defeats have knocked us off course slightly, but Marco Silva's side also entered the game on a run of league defeats - so something has to give. To join us to preview the game, we have the always excellent Jack Collins from the Fulham pod to give us the full lowdown on this weekend'...

Into the hat for the next round we go, as the Lads put on a professional display at the Kassam to put Oxford United to the sword with *almost* minimal fuss. Alex is joined by Pete, Ian and Dave to chat through all the talking points from the game and to look ahead to the draw for the sixth round - where things can only get a little more interesting. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsub...

Attention turns to the FA Cup again this weekend as the Lads make a quick return to our former EFL Championship counterparts Oxford United just 10 months on from our last visit to the Kassam Stadium. It hasn't been a good season for the U's, with just six wins and two managers already this season, so are they up for the cup? Or is survival the main aim and the FA Cup is a mere distraction? To let...

All good things must come to an end, and our unbeaten home record did just that with a rather drab 1-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wearside. A difficult Wednesday night at the SOL as we lost our back-to-back games for the first time this season. Ross, Dave and Ian get together to chat through all the talking points. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us...

Just three points separate the Lads and Liverpool heading into our clash at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday, but can we leapfrog them with a win to keep our unbeaten home run going? A combination of low confidence, apathy, and a whole host of other negative emotions have engulfed Liverpool's season, and they head to Wearside on the back of just one win in their last seven games. So what can we e...

Another away defeat, but not quite as disappointing as the two that came before it. So how do we assess a 3-0 defeat at league leaders Arsenal that perhaps flattered our hosts? Ross, Sophie and Ian run through a game that left us feeling oddly...positive? And look forward to Liverpool's visit this Wednesday. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at...

If Burnley was our easiest test of he season, then maybe this weekend's visit to Arsenal is the toughest. But these tests are their to be passed...so why not? Our first trip to the Emirates since we met in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup back in the Lee Johnson days, Sunderland will hope to spring a second successive home league defeat on the Gunners, but the odds are stacked against us. Can...

The unbeaten home run rolls on at the SOL, as an OG, Habib Diarra and Chems Talbi help us demolish a shockingly poor Burnley 3-0 on Wearside. There's very little to complain about, tons to cheer, and plenty to talk about after a comprehensive victory, and a pretty hectic deadline day in some ways. Dave, Graham, Ian, and Ross dig into the nitty gritty, and discuss the cultural impact of Jurassic Pa...

The Lads are back on Wearside for a night under the lights against struggling Burnley, and in need of a response following our poor display in the capital last weekend. 10 points adrift of safety, has hope already evaporated at Turf Moor? The excellent Joe from the TurfCast joins us to give us the lowdown on our next visitors. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or...

The worst performance of the season? Quite possibly. Blown away by West Ham before the half-time break, Sunderland return to the North East with their tails between their legs. Graham, Ross and Peter try to keep things in perspective, while also having a good old moan at a dire day in the capital. Join us, if you want. WHAT'S IN THAT PIE? Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe imme...

The Lads are back in the capital this weekend as we make the visit to struggling West Ham United in search another three points at the London Stadium. What can we expect from the Hammers this weekend after their big weekend win over Spurs? And is their home clash with us a must win? To let us know, the excellent James Jones of We Are West Ham Podcast to give us the lowdown on this weekend's oppone...

Another week at the SOL, and dose of positivity, as the Lads come back from a losing position to take all three points on Wearside again. Graham, Ian, Soph, and Dave join to wax lyrical about Enzo's masterclass, Brobbey's unstoppable centre-forward performance, and Sunderland's growing hope of European football. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us...

After what seems like a lifetime away from the SOL, the Lads welcome a FA Cup holders Crystal Palace to Wearside as we get back to Premier League action against Oliver Glasner's side. It's been a tough old week for Palace fans having being knocked out of the FA Cup by sixth tier Macclesfield Town, so what can we expect from The Eagles as they look to bounce back in Sunderland? To let us know, the...

It was a lovely little weekend in Merseyside as they Lads ensured they were in the hat for the next round of the FA Cup with a penalty shootout win over Everton on our first visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. An Enzo Lee Fee beauty got us on our way, before a controversional penalty decision took us to extra-time, and then ultimately penalties. Big Robin Roefs ensured we didn't concede in the sh...

The third consecutive new ground the Lads will visit this week, Sunderland's focus turns to the FA Cup as we visit Everton in the third round. It's been an up and down season at the Hill Dickinson so far, but as one of our toughest opponents this season, it certainly isn't an easy task to win there. But what can we expect from a depleted Toffees side this Saturday? To let us know, the excellent Pa...

It's been a good six months, but Sunderland finally gave us something to get angry about as Enzo Le Fee missed a penalty in the most infuriating fashion before the Lads fell apart at the Gtech. Loads of things annoy Graham, Ross tries to be balanced, Alex is new so doesn't want to upset anyone, and Sophie thinks the whole thing is balls. Join and listen, if you're twisted and love pain. Enjoyed th...

The Lads are back in the capital for the second time in four days, as we take on Brentford at the Gtech Stadium under the lights on Wednesday night. Four consecutive draws have us occupying a spot in the top ten, but can we pick up a first win in 2026 and go as high as fifth in the table? After losing just one of their opening nine league games at home, Brentford are a tough nut to crack. To give...

The 'Til The End Lads pulled off another comeback to pick up another valuable point on the road after a disappointing first-half at Not White Hart Lane. After struggling for goals on the road, Brian Brobbey smashed home one of our goals of the season late to secure a well deserved draw against Thomas Frank's Spurs, and Graham, Sophie, Ross, and Alex were there to run over all the talking points as...